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title: "The Amateur's Lathe"
price: "96 zł"
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# The Amateur's Lathe

**Price:** 96 zł
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** The Amateur's Lathe
- **How much does it cost?** 96 zł with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

Buy The Amateur's Lathe 9 by Sparey, Lawrence H. (ISBN: 9780852422885) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: the oldies are the best - This is a really good introduction to using a lathe, even though over 60 years old. The author has a way with words that has just been lost by modern " to the point" books. the text reads like a pleasent conversation in the pub with an expert rether than a dry text book. Everything is covered, and as long as you allow for the age of the text it is a smashing read. Advice on everything, even how to handle the wife if you want to set up a machine shop in the house !! A MUST have for all "lathe virgins" !
Review: Excellent book. - A great book.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0852422881 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 184,254 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 108 in Carpentry & Woodwork 179 in Woodworking |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (250) |
| Dimensions  | 13.97 x 1.27 x 22.23 cm |
| Edition  | 9th |
| ISBN-10  | 9780852422885 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0852422885 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 224 pages |
| Publication date  | 31 Dec. 1998 |
| Publisher  | Special Interest Model Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the oldies are the best
*by P***B on 9 March 2012*

This is a really good introduction to using a lathe, even though over 60 years old. The author has a way with words that has just been lost by modern " to the point" books. the text reads like a pleasent conversation in the pub with an expert rether than a dry text book. Everything is covered, and as long as you allow for the age of the text it is a smashing read. Advice on everything, even how to handle the wife if you want to set up a machine shop in the house !! A MUST have for all "lathe virgins" !

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book.
*by M***N on 14 February 2026*

A great book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book for Amateur Lathe users
*by N***R on 15 January 2025*

Initially the item took very long to deliver, but this wasn't the fault of the seller but the postal service. When it did finally arrive the book is as expected and gives an amateur vital and useful information on using a personal lathe.

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*Last updated: 2026-04-27*